{"product_id":"cycling-the-north-coast-500","title":"Cycling the North Coast 500","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis guide describes a circular touring route around the far north of Scotland, starting and finishing in Inverness. The route reaches Durness and John O'Groats, near the northwestern and northeastern extremities of the country, passing through a remote and stunning landscape of mountains, glens and lochs. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlthough the scenery is wild, the going is almost entirely on asphalt roads, many of which are quiet with little traffic. Alternative routes are provided to avoid the famously steep ascent of Bealach na Bà and for the undulating Assynt peninsula. The busy A9 east coast road is avoided, but is described as an alternative route. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003egradient charts of all stages\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003esuitable for all types of bike\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ecomplete list of all hostel and bunkhouse accommodation and official campsites\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003efull list of services for cyclists. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDimensions: 173mm x 117mm x 12mm, 230g\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSecond edition, published by Cicerone, 2024\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Cicerone Press","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57784102224259,"sku":"CP-cNC500-24","price":17.95,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0972\/3930\/files\/NorthCoast500.jpg?v=1776097486","url":"https:\/\/thetrailsshop.co.uk\/products\/cycling-the-north-coast-500","provider":"The Trails Shop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}